Prague and Germany
Duration
9 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Starting city
Prague
Available
April 2024 / March 2025
Cities to visit: Prague; Pilsen; Rothenburg; Frankfurt; Rhine Cruise; Cologne; Amsterdam; Hamelin; Berlin; Dresden
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Detailed day by day description
Introduction
This tour is part of our flexible coach touring range, guaranteed with a minimum of 2 people. Once the tour is booked, it is guaranteed so it will definitely go ahead, and will never cancel.
This tour is guided in English only. Please note if English speaking attendance numbers are low, the tour can become bilingual either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader providing explanations in both languages.
The tour offers flexibility, allowing you to customize it to your preferences. By clicking 'Quote or Book,' you will have the choice to select your desired start and end dates and destinations within the tour's defined parameters. Given this flexibility, it's important to note that the same people, tour guides or drivers may not be on your entire journey.
Day
Welcome to Prague! At your airport of arrival, we shall be waiting with transport to take you to your hotel . Free time. You will receive information about the start of the circuit during the afternoon, or you can check the informative panels in the hotel reception area.
18.00 hrs. - In the evening we provide transport to take you to the Old Town Square . This central location is full of energy and touristic activities. It’s a marvelous place to acquaint ourselves with Prague. Several restaurants offering cuisines from around the world will be waiting to delight your taste buds, including Czech, Chinese, Indian and Italian. Return to hotel.
IMPORTANT: - Remember that hotels check-in time is usually at
14:00 hrs. If you require more hours of room availability, consider booking an
additional night at the beginning of your trip.
- IF YOU REQUESTED ADDITIONAL NIGHTS upon
arrival at the hotel, you would have your room booked, but your trip guide
would normally contact you at the beginning of the included activities. At the
reception you can also find an informative sign, indicating the telephone
number and hours of assistance of our staff. YOUR TIME THEREFORE BEFORE THIS
MOMENT IS FREE. The hotel staff can help you with all the information you need.
Note: The schedules that you will
find in this itinerary are indicative. The guide, depending on the situation
and in order to improve the development of the trip, may adjust the schedules.
18.00 hrs. - In the evening we provide transport to take you to the Old Town Square . This central location is full of energy and touristic activities. It’s a marvelous place to acquaint ourselves with Prague. Several restaurants offering cuisines from around the world will be waiting to delight your taste buds, including Czech, Chinese, Indian and Italian. Return to hotel.
IMPORTANT: - Remember that hotels check-in time is usually at
14:00 hrs. If you require more hours of room availability, consider booking an
additional night at the beginning of your trip.
- IF YOU REQUESTED ADDITIONAL NIGHTS upon
arrival at the hotel, you would have your room booked, but your trip guide
would normally contact you at the beginning of the included activities. At the
reception you can also find an informative sign, indicating the telephone
number and hours of assistance of our staff. YOUR TIME THEREFORE BEFORE THIS
MOMENT IS FREE. The hotel staff can help you with all the information you need.
Note: The schedules that you will
find in this itinerary are indicative. The guide, depending on the situation
and in order to improve the development of the trip, may adjust the schedules.
07.45 h. Comprehensive tour . Lasting three hours and a half the tour starts off from the “ Caste l Quarter ” ( admission included) , the political, religious and monumental centre of the capital, and the cathedral, the palaces and viewpoints over the “city of the 100 towers” and explains the history of the country. Then we continue our walk through the “Small City” or “Malastrana Quarter”, the city’s Baroque jewel, to the famous “Charles Bridge”.
The city tour is followed by a cruise along the river Vltava.
Free time in the afternoon to continue exploring the city.
In the evening, we enjoy time in the historic city center and there will be an opportunity for you to enjoy cuisines from around the world. Return to hotel.
The city tour is followed by a cruise along the river Vltava.
Free time in the afternoon to continue exploring the city.
In the evening, we enjoy time in the historic city center and there will be an opportunity for you to enjoy cuisines from around the world. Return to hotel.
Total Distance: 555 Km.
Scenery: Forests and hills of the Czech Republic. Pleasant landscapes of Germany.
07.30 hrs.- Prague -departure.
09.00 hrs. Pilsen - Arrival-. We will have some time to visit this city located in the region of Western Bohemia which is renowned for its beers. Time for a walk through its historic center where we find the Great Square, the cathedral, the Plague Column and a Renaissance-era town hall or to sit at one of its many breweries.
10.00 hrs- Pilsen. Departure. We will travel to Germany to explore a section of the "Romantic Road".
13.30 hrs- Rothenburg - Arrival in this fairytale-like city, considered one of the most beautiful towns in the country - Time to have a stroll through its medieval old town and to have lunch.
15.30 hrs- Rothenburg, departure.
18.00 hrs - Frankfurt -Arrival-. This is considered the financial capital of not only Germany but, also, the EU. Free time in the historic city center, where there is a wide variety of restaurants to choose from (from Indian cuisine to Oriental, Italian, international and so on). Transfer to the hotel.
Scenery: Forests and hills of the Czech Republic. Pleasant landscapes of Germany.
07.30 hrs.- Prague -departure.
09.00 hrs. Pilsen - Arrival-. We will have some time to visit this city located in the region of Western Bohemia which is renowned for its beers. Time for a walk through its historic center where we find the Great Square, the cathedral, the Plague Column and a Renaissance-era town hall or to sit at one of its many breweries.
10.00 hrs- Pilsen. Departure. We will travel to Germany to explore a section of the "Romantic Road".
13.30 hrs- Rothenburg - Arrival in this fairytale-like city, considered one of the most beautiful towns in the country - Time to have a stroll through its medieval old town and to have lunch.
15.30 hrs- Rothenburg, departure.
18.00 hrs - Frankfurt -Arrival-. This is considered the financial capital of not only Germany but, also, the EU. Free time in the historic city center, where there is a wide variety of restaurants to choose from (from Indian cuisine to Oriental, Italian, international and so on). Transfer to the hotel.
Total distance: 480km by road and 30 additional by boat.
Scenery: Fertile and picturesque Rhine basin ,
Note: Bring some warm clothing to enjoy the deck on the boat!
08.00 hrs.- Frankfurt –Departure-.
09.15 hrs.- Rudesheim –Arrival -. A stroll through this very picturesque village near the Rhine known for all its taverns. We embark on a cruise that last about an hour and forty-five minutes. We discover what it is considered the most beautiful area of the Rhine Valley, drawing medieval villages, castles, vineyards, hills, small churches. Expected departure of the cruise at 10.15 (schedule can be modified)
11.55 hrs.- St. Goar – Arrival and continuation of our route
14.00 hrs.- Cologne – Free time to have lunch and to stroll through the city center with its huge Gothic cathedral and its elegant bridges over the Rhine.
16.30 hrs.- Cologne –Departure for Amsterdam through great planes.
20.15 hrs.- Amsterdam –Arrival-.
Scenery: Fertile and picturesque Rhine basin ,
Note: Bring some warm clothing to enjoy the deck on the boat!
08.00 hrs.- Frankfurt –Departure-.
09.15 hrs.- Rudesheim –Arrival -. A stroll through this very picturesque village near the Rhine known for all its taverns. We embark on a cruise that last about an hour and forty-five minutes. We discover what it is considered the most beautiful area of the Rhine Valley, drawing medieval villages, castles, vineyards, hills, small churches. Expected departure of the cruise at 10.15 (schedule can be modified)
11.55 hrs.- St. Goar – Arrival and continuation of our route
14.00 hrs.- Cologne – Free time to have lunch and to stroll through the city center with its huge Gothic cathedral and its elegant bridges over the Rhine.
16.30 hrs.- Cologne –Departure for Amsterdam through great planes.
20.15 hrs.- Amsterdam –Arrival-.
Total distance: 75 km Landscapes: Beautiful dutch landscapes with small houses, canals and mills, Boat trip on the Jsselmeer lake to Marken. City tour of Amsterdam-.
08.00 hrs.- Amsterdam –Departure-.
08.45 hrs.- Zaanse Schans . Arrival to this open-air park of iconic traditional windmills typical from the Dutch landscape, that together with its warehouses and workshops show us what life was like in the 18th century. Time to take some photos of their mills and their typical houses.
09.45 hrs.- Zaanse Schans. Departure.
10.15 hrs- Volendam – Arrival to this very picturesque fishing village. Time to walk.
11.15 hrs.- Volendam –departure-. From Volendam, on a s hort boat trip on the Jsselmeer lake we will go to Marken.
12.00 hrs.- MARKEN- arrival to this island that was united to the mainland by a fixed dike, their houses were built on stilts. Time for a stroll.
12.45 hrs.- Marken departure. Return to Amsterdam.
13.30 hrs.- Amsterdam – Arrival and time to have lunch in the centre before starting a comprehensive tour with a local guide , lasting for two hours. Coach trip that passes through Dam Square with the Town Hall and Royal Palace, the canals and their marvellous bridges, the river Amstel and the floating houses.
The tour ends in the Museum Quarter, in one of the famous workshops where we will see a diamond-cutting exhibition.
In the evening a transfer to the area of Rembrandplein , next to the Red Light District , with many restaurants from all corners of the world. Free time to have a dinner of your taste. Return to hotel.
08.00 hrs.- Amsterdam –Departure-.
08.45 hrs.- Zaanse Schans . Arrival to this open-air park of iconic traditional windmills typical from the Dutch landscape, that together with its warehouses and workshops show us what life was like in the 18th century. Time to take some photos of their mills and their typical houses.
09.45 hrs.- Zaanse Schans. Departure.
10.15 hrs- Volendam – Arrival to this very picturesque fishing village. Time to walk.
11.15 hrs.- Volendam –departure-. From Volendam, on a s hort boat trip on the Jsselmeer lake we will go to Marken.
12.00 hrs.- MARKEN- arrival to this island that was united to the mainland by a fixed dike, their houses were built on stilts. Time for a stroll.
12.45 hrs.- Marken departure. Return to Amsterdam.
13.30 hrs.- Amsterdam – Arrival and time to have lunch in the centre before starting a comprehensive tour with a local guide , lasting for two hours. Coach trip that passes through Dam Square with the Town Hall and Royal Palace, the canals and their marvellous bridges, the river Amstel and the floating houses.
The tour ends in the Museum Quarter, in one of the famous workshops where we will see a diamond-cutting exhibition.
In the evening a transfer to the area of Rembrandplein , next to the Red Light District , with many restaurants from all corners of the world. Free time to have a dinner of your taste. Return to hotel.
Total distance: 685 km.
Scenery: Large plains.
07:30 h. Amsterdam – We will depart and travel to Germany. We make a stop on our way.
12:15 h. HAMELIN , arrival in this picturesque German town whose streets and shops bring us into legend of The Pied Piper of Hamelin, a children´s fairy tale written by The Grimm Brothers. Time for a walk and to have lunch.
14:30 h. Hamelin departure. We continue our route towards the capital of Germany passing through Marienborn, the old border that until 1990 separated eastern from western Germany.
19.30 h. Berlin – arrival in the evening.
Scenery: Large plains.
07:30 h. Amsterdam – We will depart and travel to Germany. We make a stop on our way.
12:15 h. HAMELIN , arrival in this picturesque German town whose streets and shops bring us into legend of The Pied Piper of Hamelin, a children´s fairy tale written by The Grimm Brothers. Time for a walk and to have lunch.
14:30 h. Hamelin departure. We continue our route towards the capital of Germany passing through Marienborn, the old border that until 1990 separated eastern from western Germany.
19.30 h. Berlin – arrival in the evening.
08:00 h. Sightseeing tour of the most modern city in Europe, and visit to the Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden, the Reichstag, Potsdamerplatz and the Zoo. We leave the coach to visit the Holocaust Memorial and Berlin Wall Museum. Berlin bore witness to many significant events of the 20th century.
Free time in the afternoon to explore the city. If you wish, you can optionally visit one of the largest concentration camps of Nazism, the Sachsenhausen camp.
In the evening we include a transfer to the lively area of Kantstrasse , a district that offers different types of ethnic restaurants to dine in. Return to hotel.
Free time in the afternoon to explore the city. If you wish, you can optionally visit one of the largest concentration camps of Nazism, the Sachsenhausen camp.
In the evening we include a transfer to the lively area of Kantstrasse , a district that offers different types of ethnic restaurants to dine in. Return to hotel.
Total distance: 350km
Scenery: Elbe Valley in Saxony and mountain forests of Bohemia
08:00 h. Berlin – We leave for the Elbe Valley, passing through attractive woodland scenery.
10:45 h. Dresden – Time to visit this important cultural city, of enormous historical importance. It was rebuilt following the serious damage it suffered after being bombed in 1945. We recommend having lunch at one of the pleasant international restaurants near the river Elbe.
14:00 h. Dresden – Departure. The river Elbe accompanies us along part of the way.
16.15 hrs. Prague.- Arrival.
Scenery: Elbe Valley in Saxony and mountain forests of Bohemia
08:00 h. Berlin – We leave for the Elbe Valley, passing through attractive woodland scenery.
10:45 h. Dresden – Time to visit this important cultural city, of enormous historical importance. It was rebuilt following the serious damage it suffered after being bombed in 1945. We recommend having lunch at one of the pleasant international restaurants near the river Elbe.
14:00 h. Dresden – Departure. The river Elbe accompanies us along part of the way.
16.15 hrs. Prague.- Arrival.
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.
Note: Please be aware that the hotel check-out time is usually 10:00 a.m. You can leave your luggage in reception upon check-out, allowing you to explore the city without carrying your bags. You can retrieve your luggage at your convenience later in the day. If you require additional time to use your room, we recommend booking an extra night at the end of your tour.
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